You are very correct in your assumption. Although, I am a firm believer in preventive maintenace and fixing the little things when they break before they add up. Together, my cars have almost 350K miles between them and people can't believe they are almost 15 years old with that many miles. For the most part, it is how you (and the previous owner) cares for the car...but yes, things do and will wear out. Bearings, struts, cv joints, rubber bushings, et. al. don't last forever.

 

I agree with thestealth. Higher mileage cars are fine if properly maintained. Also, the non turbo 3000GT/Stealth DOHC is a GREAT motor. Seeing 200K before a rebuild on one if its maintained is almost EXPECTED in that car. The turbos are a little mroe fickle on the whole, but still not bad if taken care of. Giveitall5349, if you have a clean TIGHT high mile DOHC car lined up for a good price, feel free to jump on it and mods are FINE. Just take care of her and she will take care of you. And NO doing a TT to it is not necessary to make it pretty strong. Low 14s high 13s can be accomplished with a little time and shopping.

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